How to Apply

The best way to apply to Temple's Main, Ambler or Harrisburg Campuses is through your TUportal account, which you can also use to check your application status and more. To join TUportal, sign up for our mailing list​. We’ll send you an email with instructions within 24 hours. Applying costs $55 unless you qualify for a fee waiver (freshmen only).

Self-Report High School Transcript

Freshman applicants from U.S. high schools and some international secondary schools will use our self-report high school transcript tool to report their high school courses and grades. Before you begin, see these important reminders. Check your TUportal for updates.

When to Apply

Most students apply in the fall of their senior year. Temple accepts students based on Early Action and Rolling Admissions. The sooner you apply, the better. Be sure to find out if there are additional requirements for your program, like a portfolio or an audition.

Students interested in Early Action must submit an application by Nov. 1 and complete it no later than Nov. 8. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. We begin reviewing Early Action completed applications in October, and we will notify students with a decision by Jan. 10, if not sooner. Early Action is not binding.

Students who apply via Rolling Admissions can expect to receive a decision from us four to eight weeks after an application is "complete" in our system. NOTE: Early Action candidates receive priority review and can delay our review of Rolling Admissions candidates. During peak admission periods (October-March), it might take more than eight weeks for a decision to be made on your application. The deadline for Rolling Admissions is Feb. 1.